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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er

In category, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Bombardier Global 6500 and Dassault Falcon 6X are large-cabin aircraft that lean further into ultra-long-range comfort and space. The Gulfstream G650ER is the flagship ultra-long-range heavy jet in this group. On range, the Global 5500 and G500 are broadly comparable long-range performers, typically in the mid‑5,000 to about 6,000 nautical mile bracket depending on mission assumptions. The Falcon 6X and Global 6500 generally step up into the mid‑6,000 nautical mile class, enabling more true intercontinental city pairs. The G650ER is the clear range leader, commonly cited around the mid‑7,000 nautical mile class, offering the widest nonstop network potential. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for roughly 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, but typical executive arrangements cluster around 10 to 16. The Global 6500, Falcon 6X, and G650ER tend to offer the most flexible multi-zone cabin configurations, with the Global 5500 and G500 slightly smaller but still fully large-cabin in feel.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1414171214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 65006XG500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59006600550052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1617161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212141012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)3065049500
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22244
Crew RestNoYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1414171214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1617161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212141012
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPW812DPW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512515125140001514416900
No. of Engines22222
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.584.391.299.8
Wingspan (ft)949485.186.399.6
Cabin Width (ft)888.57.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.56.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.340.441.546.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.524.525.525.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140230235
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor